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San Ignacio, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

San Ignacio is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,206. Elevation: 6,601 ft (2,012 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,206 Population 1/sq mi density
6,601 ft Elevation 2,012 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Ignacio

San Ignacio

San Ignacio Lagoon is a lagoon located in Mulegé Municipality of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, 59 kilometers from San Ignacio, Mexico, and Highway 1. It is one of the winter sanctuaries of the eastern Pacific gray whale.

People

Population1,206
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation6,601 ft (2,012 m)
Population1,206
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,601 ft (2,012 m)
Coordinates21.2819°, -100.5372°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ignacio

San Ignacio is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,206. The city sits at an elevation of 6,601 feet (2,012 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: San Ignacio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,601 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,601 ft (2,012 m)
Area998.3 sq mi (2,585.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.2819°N, 100.5372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 122 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 112 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 119 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 108 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 111 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 136 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 126 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 137 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 143 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Dolly (1996).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Dolly Category 1 296 km
1993 Gert Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in

San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and November the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near San Ignacio

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
620 - MP3

Libraries in San Ignacio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Carmen Serdán0.0

Farmers Markets in San Ignacio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Clinics in San Ignacio

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Azul

Gas Stations in San Ignacio

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #4587464239
PEMEX
PEMEX

Breweries in San Ignacio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Modelo en San Luis de la Paz

Stadiums & Teams in San Ignacio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Ignacio

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Campo Ríoverde National Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ignacio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de la Santa Cruz de San Ignacio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Ignacio

What is the population of San Ignacio?

San Ignacio has a population of 1,206 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 998.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ignacio?

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Ignacio?

The job market in San Ignacio is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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